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Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program

Pediatrics residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium.

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About Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program

ACGME code
3202500393
Program director
Chaya Pitman-Hunt
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
532
Latest cycle
Interview rate
32.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 532 applications and invited about 32.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research tracks.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
32.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates29%
  • US DO graduates52%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women81%
  • Men19%
  • White52%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other14%

Contact and location

Program director
Chaya Pitman-Hunt
Program coordinator
Maisha Hossain
Coordinator phone
(313) 346-5235
Sponsoring institution
Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium

3031 West Grand Blvd. Suite 600 Detroit, MI 48202 Open in Google Maps

Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program: frequently asked questions

Does Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program IMG-friendly?

About 19% of residents at Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program offer?

Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program offers 6 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program?

Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program received 532 applications and interviewed about 32.7% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program located?

Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program is located at 3031 West Grand Blvd. Suite 600 Detroit, MI 48202. Its sponsoring institution is Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium.

Who is the program director of Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program?

The program director is Chaya Pitman-Hunt. The program coordinator, Maisha Hossain, is the usual contact for application questions.

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